SNA With Early Learning and Care – New 2024
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Course Content
- Professional Practice Placement in ELC
- Children’s Rights, Legislation and Regulation
- Early Childhood Growth and Development
- Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies
- Understanding and Assisting
- Children with Additional Needs
Holistic Care of Children(birth to six years) - Special Needs Assisting 5N1786
Course Description
This one year programme is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to work as a Special Needs Assistant in a variety of educational settings.
Certification
5M21473 QQI Level 5 SNA With Early Learning & Care
Career Opportunities
Graduates can progress to employment as a Special Needs Assistant along with a range of other employment opportunities including:
Early Years Educator | AIM Support Worker | Classroom Assistant | Afterschool Assistant | Preschool Assistant | Childminding
Statistics
The number of SNA posts in Ireland will increase with an additional 1,194 special needs assistant jobs available in our schools in 2024
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Progression to degrees
Graduates can progress to a variety of degree programmes including:
DKIT|Early Chilhood Studies|Level 8
DKIT|Social Care|Level 8
NUIG|Early Childhood Studies and Practice|Level 8
TU Dublin|Early Childhood Care and Education|Level 8
DCU|Early Childhood Education|Level 8
DCU|Education and Training|Level 8 b
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Fees For The Academic Year 2024 – 2025
All courses have a Registration Fee of €30 (non-refundable).
A non-refundable Registration fee of €30 will be payable on acceptance of a PLC place. Essential course materials may be required for some courses the cost of which will be borne by the student.
All fees are subject to change. All fees must be paid with a Credit/Debit card online. No cash is acceptable.
The modules I enjoyed the most were Psychology and Understanding Youth Work. The teachers really invest time with the students and they are friendly and helpful, making the course a positive learning experience. I met some really great people with a shared interest and made friends for life while confirming my career area.
Saoirse Parry Youth Work Graduate, 2018